Kami language explained

Kami language should not be confused with Kami language (Tanzania).

Kami
States:Nigeria
Region:Niger State
Speakers:5,000
Date:1992
Ref:e18
Familycolor:Niger-Congo
Fam2:Atlantic–Congo
Fam3:Volta–Niger
Fam5:Nupoid
Fam6:Nupe–Gbagyi
Fam7:Nupe languages
Iso3:kmi
Glotto:kami1258
Glottorefname:Kami (Nigeria)

Kami is a Nupoid language spoken in Niger State, Nigeria. Kami is spoken only in Ebo town, located to the south of Lapai. There are at most 500 speakers. Kami is closely related to Gupa and Dibo.

There is also a fishing group known as Kede (Kyadya, Kiadia, Kyedye) who speak the same language.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Blench, Roger. 2013. The Nupoid languages of west-central Nigeria: overview and comparative word list.